Stephen Gardner
Stephen Gardner
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Feb 11, 2010
Germany is home to some of the world’s biggest and best-known companies, and although they might not beat the drum loudly, there is a rich heritage in sustainable thinking
Feb 10, 2010
Germany is sometimes viewed as a slow-mover on corporate responsibility. But German companies say that by complying with a strict regulatory framework, they have been doing responsibility for years
Feb 10, 2010
The state has a central role in German business culture. So with a new political focus on a low-carbon future, there is hope that German corporate responsibility will soon be given fresh impetus
Dec 19, 2009
The UK’s Carbon Reduction Commitment could bring financial rewards for participants
Dec 17, 2009
In ten years, the Carbon Disclosure Project has grown fast, and companies are finding that auditing their emissions brings bottom line benefits
Nov 3, 2009
Tuna – the sandwich shop staple – has become a poster-fish for the rampant over-exploitation of the oceans. Can the destructive trends be reversed?
Sep 1, 2009
Government owned development finance institutions provide project investment in poor countries – but they also earn surprisingly good returns in tax havens
Jul 13, 2009
Europe is falling short with spending plans to finance the transition to a low-carbon economy
Jun 2, 2008
Carbon trading worldwide is enjoying spectacular growth, and the outline of a future global cap-and-trade system is beginning to emerge
Mar 13, 2008
Phase three of Europe’s emissions trading scheme promises to be the toughest yet for companies